Paphos

Cyprus

Things to do in Paphos:

View the Gallery Ruins

Paphos Restaurants

Cheap (16)

Dori's

Delicious Lebanese sandwiches with a good selection for veggies. Try the eggplant and cauliflower pitta - it sounds �ber-hippy, but tastes amazing. read more
Affordable (16)

Tweedies

An intimate restaurant in an old stone village house serving delicious fresh food, such as cod fillet with creamy curried mussels & wilted spinach. read more
Good quality (18)

Ocean Basket

As the name suggests, this popular restaurant serves superb, well-presented seafood dishes. The staff are friendly and the service is swift. Try the combo dishes for a mish-mash of delicious... read more

Paphos Nightlife

Chilled (16)

Politia

This trendy caf�-bar is frequented by locals and located in a pleasant square in the historic part of town. It serves light dishes and a wide array of alcoholic beverages and coffees. Sample the... read more
Live Music (18)

Ben's Bar

A variety of top local bands and cabaret acts perform at this friendly local in Kato Paphos. read more
Clubbing (16)

The Level

DJs play in a converted warehouse club that attracts the trendy crowd, who dress to impress and party hard until 5am at the weekend. read more

This Month in Paphos (March):

By Lucie Robson

Shopping: Y Massouras Leather, in the heart of the tourist area, sells a selection of jackets, clothing and accessories at fantastic prices, and they can tailor to fit (Apostolos Pavlous Avenue, tel: 26 943 267).

Sightseeing: The Back of Beyond gallery is a must-visit. Local writer Sheila Hawkins and husband-artist Harry open their studio in beautfiul Neo Chorio for visitors interested in art, books and souvenirs with a local flavour (19 Ayios Zonis).

Key areas: Cyprus joins Greece on the morning of 25 March to celebrate Independence Day, when a festive parade takes place in the centre of town on Griva Digheni Avenue. For a taste of local life, join and then soak up the atmosphere in surrounding local caf�s afterwards.

Day trips: If you crave an evening of culture, one hour east of Paphos is the large city, Limassol, which is home to the Rialto Theatre (Heroes Square). International and local names grace the stage (rialto.com.cy).

Paphos Trivia

March: Cyprus is home to more than 1,950 species of flowering plant, 140 of which are unique to the island, including the pretty cyclamen.
February: At a Cypriot wedding the couple dances the money dance, during which guests pin cash onto them to help them with their new life together.
January: The Greek-Cypriot language contains a rich and unique mix of vocabulary from the many different cultures which have inhabited the island, including Venetian, Turkish and ancient Greek.